Description:

Arkansas State University (A-State) is recruiting applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Finance (9 month tenure track) in the Department of Economics and Finance. A-State, a federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

The position will begin on August 16, 2015, for the 2015-2016 Fall and Spring semesters. A Ph.D in Finance or closely related field or ABD (if Ph.D will be earned during the 2015-16 school year) from an AACSB International accredited institution will be considered. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of and a commitment to high quality teaching, research and service. Teaching responsibilities will involve undergraduate and graduate Finance courses in both the Fall and Spring semesters, and the faculty member will also engage in research and service. The A-State College of Business is accredited by AACSB International. Desired qualifications include: a record of effective college teaching and commitment to teaching excellence, evidence of development of a strong research program targeting leading journals in the field, and expertise in cash, treasury, and working capital management.

Arkansas State University is a public, multi-campus higher education system with enrollment in excess of 22,000 students. The Jonesboro campus has a diverse student body with an on-campus enrollment eclipsing 14,000; through outreach via web-based instruction and the upcoming establishment of a campus in Querétaro, Mexico, the university is making a global impact. A-State educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth and enriches lives in Jonesboro, Ar. A regional metropolitan city with a population of more than 68,500, Jonesboro is located 70.8 miles northwest of Memphis, Tenn. Today, the institution has more than 70,000 alumni.

This position is housed on the Jonesboro campus. Visit jobs.astate.edu for detailed information and to apply for position # F00089.

A-State has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. A-state is also committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.